A Personal Branding Session is not just your average headshot session, they are invitations to your client into your business world. They help your ideal client connect with your brand by showcasing your authentic self. They are designed to build trust and give your client a look behind the scenes. Kristin contacted us a few months ago looking to do a branding session. She was creating a new website and wanted images that matched her brand and personality, she also wanted new images for her marketing material. Kristin is a Marketing Content Specialist and helps entrepreneurs learn how to grow their audience and boost their content.

I spend a lot of time getting to know our clients, it’s important to me that we understand their needs and bring their creative vision for their dream images to life. We always start with a design consultation, where we go over the look, feel, style of the images. From location, down to wardrobe, hair and make up, we collaborate and I help guide our clients. We had a good laugh at her consultation. She had mentioned in her questionnaire that she wanted a “grunge” feel to her images. Being a teen in the 90’s, I immediately thought flannels and Doc Martens..lol. I’m so glad during the consultation we clarified what she actually meant by that..haha. Once I understood what kind of look she wanted I began my search for the perfect spot to do the session. After scouting a few locations, I found the most amazing place to do her session, a converted factory turned into artists lofts. Brick facade, white walls, lots of beautiful light and weathered wood floors. It was such an amazing space! I can’t wait to do more sessions there.

Kristin chose to do our VIP experience, so we worked with professional make-up artist, Ivonne Ortiz from @Litemakeup on instagram to give her the perfect look. Seriously people! Look how gorgeous she is. She had three outfits changes and over two and a half hours to get some awesome images. We had a blast!

We love working with amazing boss babes, entrepreneurs, bloggers, etc. If it’s been a while since you’ve updated your profile picture or images on your website give us a call or use our contact form to book your session today.

We recently had the honor of photographing a very special young woman for her Monroe-Woodbury Senior Prom. If you’re not familiar with Cindy’s story you can read more about her HERE . We were initially asked to come to a fundraiser for her, but when we heard about Cindy’s story it really touched our hearts and we wanted to help her in any way we could.

Cindy’s mother died six months ago, leaving her alone to care for two siblings. The 19-year-old has had to become a “mom” to her brothers, a 3-year-old and 21-year-old brother, who has autism.

She is a Monroe-Woodbury High School senior who home-schools herself after losing her mother. She works two jobs to make ends meet.

Cindy arrived in a limo with her friend Jeffery, they both looked amazing. Her dress was stunning! We had less than an hour to shoot, and you’d never know it was raining outside and super gloomy out. Lucky for us the rain was light and held off for the session. We laughed, and had fun before sending them on their way to the Monroe-Woodbury Senior Prom.

Rest Haven is an amazing property with a rich history. It used to be a retreat for blind woman without means, they were offered an all expenses paid two-week summer vacation on the property. Helen Keller, the world famous disability rights advocate visited the property in it’s early years.

The strength and courage she has shown is so inspiring. We truly believe it takes a village and we strive to be a good neighbor and helper in our community. We hope, even if it was just for a night, she felt like a princess and had fun at her prom. We are so proud to be part of such a caring community. Please keep her in your prayers. Special thanks to Timothy Mitts from Rest Haven for allowing us to shoot on his property and special thanks to Mariana From Mariana Feely Photography for helping us on this session.

Occasionally we get to work with cool companies, we were recently contacted by Groomsday about their wedding party gifts. Groomsday offers unique, high-quality, personalized groomsmen gifts ( and now they also offer bridesmaids gifts too which can be found here Bridesmaid gifts ), a wonderful way to say thank you and we love you to your wedding party. Even though they specialize in groomsmen gifts, they have great gift ideas for golfers, bridesmaids, ring bears, graduation gifts, gifts for grandpa, brother, husband, to name a few.

I don’t know about you but when I got married I really struggled to find meaningful yet non-cheesy gifts for our maid of honor and best man that would’nt be thrown out out or re-gifted. Groomsday would have made it so easy to find gifts for our wedding attendants. They have an awesome array of items, many of which can be personalized for that extra touch and to top it off there is no fee for personalization. Woot! Their price point is amazing and the quality of the items are very nice. They sent us a messenger bag to try out and it was really cool. Hubby has basically stole it from me already and claimed it as his own..lol

The Personalized Canvas & Leather Messenger Bag features an adjustable leather shoulder strap, good for those tall gents like my husband, a 10″ deep inside pocket, two adjustable front leather pockets and two protective fold in side coverings.

With Father’s day right around the corner go check outGroomsdayand all of the personalized gift items they offer, there is something for everyone and super fast shipping!

Here at Paper Heart Pixie

we believe in the magic of love and connection. We are storytellers, using our camera to capture your child’s joyful little soul. We create and design photographic art and heirlooms that’s meant to be touched, cherished, and preserved for generations.